Total US boxboard production in Q4 2023 down 10% from year ago, with operating rate down 4.9 points to 82.2%; Q4 production of solid bleached folding down 6%, and unbleached kraft and gypsum down 3%, but coated recycled orders up 9% from September: AF&PA

WASHINGTON , January 29, 2024 (press release) –

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q4 2023 Boxboard report. 

Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 10% compared to Q4 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 82.2%, down 4.9 points from Q4 2022.  

• Solid Bleached Folding - Domestic production decreased 6% compared to Q4 2022.
• Recycled Boxboard - Coated Recycled unmade orders were up 9% compared to September and down 34.7% year to date.
• Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q4 decreased 3% compared to Q4 2022.  The operating rate was 87.2%. 

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper. 

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